Arsenal confirm support of Mikel Arteta's VAR criticism in Newcastle loss
Arsenal have issued a statement confirming their support of comments made by manager MIkel Arteta after the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday night. Anthony Gordon's goal was allowed to stand after VAR checks on the ball staying in the field of play, a foul on Gabriel Magalhaes and offside. The Magpies held on as the Gunners fell to their first league defeat of the season. Arteta was forthright in his response to the controversy, labelling it "a disgrace", "embarrassing" and "not acceptable". "Arsenal Football Club wholeheartedly support s Mikel Arteta's post-match comments after yet more unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors on Saturday evening," Arsenal's statement reads. "We'd also like to acknowledge the huge effort and performance from our players and Travel ling support ers at St James' Park. "The Premier League is the best league in the world with the best players, coaches and supporters, all of whom dese...